5 Simple Rules for Dealing with College Apps

1. Try not to underestimate the time it takes for essays. Start over the summer. If you can get two to three first drafts you will be in amazing shape. I know people who went through 4-5 drafts with several essays before they were approved. Plan ahead so you do not burn out and can somewhat enjoy first semester

2. Get someone to do a final proofread for everything. Even those stupid little short answers. You just might have missed a typo. I did. x_X

3. Buy stamps ... and make sure you bring in tons of extra envelopes. I mean tons. Ten extras might not cut it.

4. Relax. I know it can be hard at times, but you're only going to do yourself more harm than good. Find an activity you can commit yourself to if you don't have one like dance or singing or shooting freethrows. Make that time your time to unwind and restore yourself for the work ahead.

5. You'll get into college. And i know you've probably heard this before, but whatever. It doesn't matter where you go; it's what you do with it. Honesty lies in the cliches, folks.